Essential Botswana





Take on an epic adventure packed with wildlife, waterfalls and wide plains

- Start
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- End
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Destinations
- South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
- Meals
- 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
- Transport
- Overland vehicle, 4WD safari vehicle, Mokoro
- Accommodation
- Camping (with facilities) (5 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (1 night)
- Days
- 9
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 22
- Ages
- Min 18- Max 35
- ThemeOur themes categorise trips based on a common interest or activity, while showcasing the highlights of a destination.
- 18 to 35s, Overland, Wildlife
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Basix
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
- Safari through Chobe National Park for a chance to see lions, elephants, zebras, impalas, wildebeest, giraffes, leopards, hyenas, jackals, warthogs, baboons, monkeys and much more.
- Take a sunset 4WD ride through the Khama Rhino Sanctuary – did you know that rhinos come out to play when the sun goes down?
- Cruise through wildlife-filled waterways – there's nothing more relaxing than feeling the African sun on your face as you lie back in a mokoro with your eyes closed, while your expert poler propels you through the Okavango Delta.
- Make the most of your free time and maybe cruise down the river in Chobe National Park – home of the world's highest concentration of African elephants!
- Try and tell the difference between your fellow traveller’s snores and the sounds of wild hippos while camping in the heart of the Okavango wilderness under a brilliant night sky.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
Overland vehicle, 4WD safari vehicle, Mokoro
Camping (with facilities) (5 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (1 night)
Is this trip right for you?
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip finishes upon arrival in Victoria Falls on Day 9. Please do not book any flights until after 9pm this evening.
3. Border crossing delays in the region can be sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
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